| Overview
The TowerRAID TR4M-B is a compact RAID tower utilizing
the latest SATA II port feature, where one single eSATA cable connects
to four 3Gpps SATA II hard drives. Designed with easy installation in
mind, the tray less TR4M-B allows instant installation by simply
inserting the hard drives after opening the protective ventilating
cover. It supports JBOD and Spanning modes for instant storage
expansion. It also supports RAID 0, 1 0+1, 5, 5+spare via included
software utility, for high performance and hard drive redundancy. The
package includes a 2-port eSATA PCIe card at no additional cost, which
allows the connection between two TR4M units (up to 8 hard drives) using
only two cables. PCI/PCI-X options are also available.
Features
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Accesses four hard drives using only one cable.
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Host interface: eSATA with Port Multiplier.
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Supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 5+ spare, spanning
and JBOD using bundles software utilities.
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Drive interface: 4 x 3.5" SATA I / SATA II Hard
drive.
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Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 and
Windows Server 2003.
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Supports MAC and Linux. (Please note that the
host adapter card is based on Silicon Image chipset, which
currently only support up to MAC OS 10.5.1 by Silicon Image.)
Specifications
|
Model |
TR4M-B |
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Form Factor |
Compact Tower |
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HDD Trays |
4 Hot-Swappable 3.5" |
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RAID Level |
RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 5+spare, spanning and
JBOD
(using bundled utilities) |
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Maximum Capacity |
8TB |
|
Host Interface & Transfer Rate |
eSATA 3Gbps (via Port Multiplier)
|
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Drive Interface |
4 x 3.5” SATA I/ SATA II |
|
Cooling Fan |
3.15" Ball Bearing Fan |
|
Power Supply |
150W (115V - 230V Switchable) |
|
Control Interface
|
N/A |
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Status Indicators |
Power LED and 4 * Access LED |
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Dimension (in) |
5.3"W x 7.1"H x 10.0"D |
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Weight (lb) |
5.9 |
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Safety Regulations |
CE, FCC, UL, RoHS |
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Limited Warranty |
1 Years |
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Package Contents |
TR4M-B (1)
Power Cord (1)
eSATA Cable (1)
2-Port eSATA PCIe Adapter Card (1)
Screws (1 set)
Quick Installation Manual & CD (1) |
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